President's Report
DECEMBER 2016
GREETINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL CHAPTER MEMBERS WITH BIRTHDAYS AND/OR ANNIVERSARIES IN DECEMBER…
November Chapter Meeting: First I want to thank all the members who attended our meeting in November. We had a good discussion on how Chapter 65 in San Francisco can be relevant in the current political climate. Many members believe that Federal employees and retirees will be significantly challenged under the new administration. They fear that the frequent proposals that have been made over the past few years, such as a decreased payment by the government toward health care, the elimination of COLAS, the elimination of a pension plan for FERS employees, large reductions in federal hiring, and reduction in the payout of the G Fund in TSP, etc. may become reality. NARFE exists to be an active and thoughtful voice for federal workers and retirees. We have an obligation to maintain the promised benefits, to create an environment that is respectful of the service of retired employees, and to provide information and services to our members. Your local chapter intends to continue its commitment to that mission. Many members at the meeting believed that as NARFE members we have an obligation to make our voices heard, to work toward increasing membership in NARFE, and to speak up for ourselves and others in our community. I hope that you will spend a few minutes thinking about how you personally can make a difference in the current political environment so that equality, fairness, and respect continue to have meaning and move us toward a society that values the contributions of others, including those who serve their country through federal service.
Jerry Hall
President, Chapter 65
Ph: 415-412-0488
fritz1313@hotmail.com
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